Biomolecular Sciences, BS
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Biomolecular Sciences
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Biomolecular Sciences

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Biomolecular Sciences, BS

Central to Conducting High-Impact Research.

Central’s BS in Biomolecular Sciences prepares students for careers in biomedical research and for health professions. Coursework focuses on molecular biology, cell biology, genetics, microbiology, developmental biology, physiology, and current advances in biomedical research.

At the core of the program is student-centered research. These faculty mentored projects provide students with critical experience desired by employers and for admissions to graduate programs in the health professions and biomedical science.

Graduates of Central’s BS in Biomolecular Science go on to careers in the biomedical, pharmaceutical, biotech, and research industries. Following graduation, many Central Biomolecular Science students further their education in medicine, dentistry, pharmacy, and veterinary medicine, become physician’s assistants or physical therapists, or enroll in accelerated nursing programs. Graduates are well equipped to pursue Masters and Doctoral programs in Biomedical Science.

Our facilities include:

  • Microbiology lab (certified by the Connecticut State Department of Public Health)
  • Cell culture suite
  • Animal suites
  • Fluorescent microscopes, Real-time PCR machine

Program Features

  • Students engage in research projects with BMS faculty
  • Includes all pre-requisites needed for application to medical, dental, pharmacy, physician’s assistant programs, as well as other health related programs
  • Opportunities to travel to research conferences
  • Faculty coordinate and students volunteer with outreach programs in local middle and high schools
  • Weekly seminars feature faculty research, student research, visits from graduate programs, alumni speakers
  • Financial aid and scholarships available
  • Free on-campus child care available

Program Options

Designed for students interested in learning the molecular and cellular foundations of biology, while exploring career options in biomedical sciences. This program offers flexibility in course selection, allowing students to tailor their degree to their specific interests. Students graduate prepared for direct entry into careers in biomedical research or for continued study in graduate or professional health programs.

Students in this specialization receive a rigorous foundation in the biomedical sciences, ensuring students complete key prerequisites while gaining a deep understanding of cellular, molecular, and physiological processes relevant to healthcare professions.

Designed for students interested in laboratory-based biomedical research, whether entering the workforce directly or continuing on to master’s or doctoral programs. Students develop research skills through intensive hands-on laboratory training, multi-semester, faculty-mentored research projects, and critical analysis of the current scientific literature.

I’m a strong believer that regardless of the field you decide to go into, the BMS degree will prepare you and equip you with the mind-set and the skills you need to enter it. It’s a small program, but it’s a high-quality program. The professors truly care about you and developing you into the best scientist, physician, PA, you can be.

Mohammed Ahsan
Current Physician Assistant student, ’21

Did You Know?

As members of the Biology Club or the PreHealth Club students travel to regional and national research conferences, receive departmental honors, form an active network of BMS alumni, and pursue grant funding for student projects.

Learning Outcomes

  1. Biomolecular Sciences majors will be able to demonstrate foundational knowledge in Biomolecular science, including an understanding of:
    • The relationship between the properties of macromolecules and cellular activities,
    • The relationship between cellular activities and biological responses,
    • Cell metabolism, chemical composition, physiochemical and functional organization of organelles,
    • Gene replication, expression, regulation and mutation,
    • Cell signaling, trafficking and differentiation, and
    • Contemporary approaches and techniques used in modern cell and molecular biology.
  2. Biomolecular Sciences majors will be able to evaluate, summarize and critique papers from the scientific literature.
  3. Biomolecular Sciences majors will be able to develop a research question and discuss and evaluate approaches to address that question.
  4. Biomolecular Sciences majors will be able to design and conduct a research project under the guidance of a faculty member, including data collection, evaluation, and presentation in an oral or written format.